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The First People to Sail to Australia
The first people to sail to Australia were the Dutch, who didn't settle there. -
Captain James Cook Sails around Australia
Captain James Cook sails around Australia. -
Prisoners are Settled in Australia
British prisoners were brought over to Australia because of the crimes they have commited against Great Britain. -
Officials Created Boundaries for the Colonies of Australia
Government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today. -
Prisoners are No Longer Transported to Australia
Britain stops sending prisoners to Australia. -
Commonwealth of Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia was established. -
Canberra new capital of Australia
Melbourne served as the national capital until Canberra was completed. -
Federl Government Helps Aborigines
Federal government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines. -
Australia Act of 1986
Australia Act: legal ties with the British Empire were served. -
Becoming Independent
55% of voters rejected the idea of becoming an independent republic.